Alabama Department of Transportation

Alabama schools, cities and towns are shutting down in anticipation of freezing rain, ice and snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports the winter weather will impact the northern and central portions of Central Alabama late Thursday night through Friday evening.

A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the northern third of Alabama as forecasters say conditions are increasing for possible snow and ice. In preparation for the incoming inclement weather, the Alabama Department of Transportation is ramping up its preparation efforts on roadways and bridges.

Snowfall is looking more likely for Alabama this week. The National Weather Service said conditions continue to be favorable for the probability of winter precipitation affecting the northern half of the state. This is the prediction for Thursday into Friday.

Alabamians who like to bike or hike will get to speak out on new walking and bicycle trails. The state’s Department of Transportation is seeking public input today on a plan to expand its bicycle and pedestrian plan. All sides will meet today at the DOT’s office in Montgomery.

Governor Kay Ivey is “on the road” for her final Rebuild Alabama Road Tour stop. This is for this round of funding to continue highlighting the transformational progress made by the Rebuild Alabama Act.

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks. Alabama Department of Transportation workers have deployed to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Additionally, Alabama is sending a public health support team to North Carolina to assist in their Helene recovery.

Gov. Kay Ivey is announcing $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama. The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act.

A judge has dismissed a harassment charge against state Transportation Director John Cooper. Prosecutors in Marshall County said the complainant no longer wishes to pursue this matter. District Judge Mitchell S. Floyd dismissed the charge Tuesday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing more than $485,000 in state funding is going toward improving three municipal airports in the state. The grants are made possible through the department's Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

Governor Kay Ivey is announcing that $3.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various, statewide road and bridge projects to help with enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.